Cruel Definition & Meaning
cruel
- adjective
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"
"Cruel" in song lyrics
See how cruel is used in real songs:
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"Dirty rotten lowdown scoundrels dispense the cruel"
Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation -
"Everybody plays the fool sometimes, the other side of the game is cruel"
Dilated Peoples — Clockwork -
"Don't murda, brown up, so crazy get'n tha cruel"
Flesh-N-Bone f/ Reverend Run — World So Cruel
Words that rhyme with cruel
Usage tips for "cruel"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cruel" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cruel to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cruel mean?
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"
- What part of speech is cruel?
- Cruel is an adjective.